LovinOutside
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Any of you use a kayak on the river? Which one do you use?
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What kayak do you use for rivers?
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jocko755
Senior Member
I use a Wilderness Systems Pamlico 10 ft, but they don't make that model anymore. I prefer sit in kayaks. They are lighter to carry. Lighter and easier to paddle. And all my stuff stays inside - stuff can fall in off a sit on top. And I don't like scupper holes getting everything wet. I like a large cockpit which has plenty of room for rods and to get in and out. WS only has the 10ft Pungo model now - I like it too. They also have the Aspire 105 - but it has a drop down Skeg that I do not like. That will cause problems in a river.
LovinOutside
Senior Member
What about fishing though?
WaltL1
Senior Member
I prefer a sit on top. Easier for my old butt to get on and off, if I tip over its not going to fill with water and be impossible to get back on, more room to move around etc.
But as with everything there are downsides. See Jocko755 comments ^.
I use a Perception Angler 12.5 but if I was doing strictly rivers I would go with a 10'
But as with everything there are downsides. See Jocko755 comments ^.
I use a Perception Angler 12.5 but if I was doing strictly rivers I would go with a 10'
DSGB
Senior Member
I have a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 that I've been fishing everything from neighborhood ponds to rivers and creeks for the last 10 years or so. It doesn't have the raised seat that most of the newer ones have, but it works for me and helps keep a lower center of gravity while running rapids.
kayaksteve
Senior Member
I have a sit on top 12 ft emotion stealth angler with a few upgrades I’ve done and an old town sit in that’s around 9 ft I installed some rod holders and a crate on years ago
I use the same yak river or lake.
fflintlock
Useles Billy’s Clubhouse Maintenance man
Tell me about that trailer, or the apparatus your kayak is sitting on.
Old Town Predator MX for me.
It’s a Malone light weight kayak trailer. I found it used so got a deal. They make a basket that you can install after removing the kayak saddles turns it into a light utility trailer. I don’t have the basket.
fflintlock
Useles Billy’s Clubhouse Maintenance man
I have a small tractor supply trailer I use to haul my kayak and canoe. I've been looking for something different.
That one is mostly aluminum so I can move it with one hand.
jocko755
Senior Member
Thats what I fish out of .
Big Tastey
Member
HarryO45
Mag dump Dirty Harry
I am surprised that no one uses a peddle drive kyak in rivers. I love mine especially in the river. Mine is an old hobie mirage. It is kinda old, and they have much better technology in peddle drives today, but when i got it it was one of the only one available. Mine doesn’t have a reverse capability, but today i think many do. My hands are free for casting and or staying hydrated. I literally can peddle circles around my friends with paddles. I catch more fish too
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WOODIE13
HILLBILLY COOT SLUICER
Old Town Predator K111 sit in. I did put stabilizers on it, now you can kneel or stand up in it if you have to. It's hauled a lot of geese and ducks, plus my fishing gear on our cast and blast. This is on the New River.
For slower rivers and lakes, I like my Stealth 2000 or 1200, plenty of room for another person and gear, great frog gigging boat.
For slower rivers and lakes, I like my Stealth 2000 or 1200, plenty of room for another person and gear, great frog gigging boat.
Riverado16
New Member
I love my Vibe Seaghost 110 but there are lots of good options out there. And I would add that it also depends on if you are floating down or paddling up river as well. If paddling up, a nicer kayak that has good tracking is a must. If just floating down you can get away with cheaper options.
